One that is easy to clean around when you are 90 years old.

I love Maax tubs use them often in my designs. I do however suggest you test drive some at show rooms they are best shopped for where you can get into them . I usually like alcove tubs more than drop ins if that helps.

As just above regarding tub.. Go to a very good local plumbing supply.. I would honestly consider whether this master is on a first floor.......second floor.......and that the bath has a single sink. Few homes are "life long" live-able. Show the whole floor, if that's the plan : )

I love my Kohler Underscore drop-in soaking tub. No jets. I’m only 5’5” so we got the 60” x 36.” The Underscore comes in a 66” and 72” length and I think there is a 32” width available. The slanted back with lumbar support is very comfortable.

I like my Hydro Systems - Breanne Freestanding Bathtub with Built in Faucet Deck

You mention a "drop-in" tub but show a free-standing tub.

A "drop-in" tub drops into a hole cut in a flat deck.

Is acrylic going to last a lifetime? My two cast iron tubs are 120 years old.

I think Mark has a good point. Bathrooms are difficult enough to clean without creating difficult to reach spaces.

Pay attention to the amount of water the tub holds, how long it takes to fill it and how much it weighs.

If you intend to live there a long time, the door should be 32".

When one is 90 years old, one gets a younger person to clean house.

When one is 90? One has ZERO interest in climbing over and into a tub. Preference is to safely enter a shower. A generous shower : )

I have a 91 year old, solid/sturdy as a rock client......more energy than you. probably. Tub? NOOOOOOOOOO. She knows what CAN happen. Smart.

as suggested, go to a plumbing place, climb in & out for ease & comfort & as Jan suggested have a walk in shower as well & the 3ft doors for a w/c or a walker.

Oceania makes some really nice tubs and they are broken out with notations about lumbar support and armrests so it is easy to see which would be more comfortable.

We have a Kohler drop in, rectangular, with sloped ends on each side. Very comfortable and deep. With a deck you can sit on the side and ease in so it would be great for elderly people later on. Include supported grab bars in your shower.

Thanks for all of the suggestions. This was my first post on Houzz and wasn't sure anyone would comment. Looks like we will be test driving some tubs before making a decision and going to a 32" door in the bathroom.

I like the thought of a tub deck for a place to set things and the point made by calidesign about being able to sit on it as you're getting in the tub is a great one. What things should be considered when deciding on a drop-in vs. undermount? Seems like a drop-in would be better from a maintenance perspective.

At 76, I only take tub baths. Hate the shower! No problem getting in and out.

As far as cleaning, be sure to get a faucet with a hand shower.

"What things should be considered when deciding on a drop-in vs. undermount? Seems like a drop-in would be better from a maintenance perspective."

In my opinion, an undermount is better from a maintenance perspective. Just like an undermount sink -- you can clean the countertop (around a sink) or the deck (around a tub) and and "sweep" anything into the tub (or sink) and then down the drain. With a drop-in, stuff can accumulate around the edges and require more effort to clean.

I have sat in so many tubs I can't even count. I personally prefer a cast iron tub. Yes, they are heavy, but they hold the heat of the water and don't look cheap. I don't care for all the acrylic tubs, especially molded ones where you can see that they are "fake". You might look into the Kohler Tea for Two, and Kohler has a few others in cast iron, or the Toto linked here. https://www.plumbersstock.com/toto-fby1550p01-60inx32-drop-in-cast-iron-tub-cotton-white.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o2&scid=scplp108381&sc_intid=108381&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsvTxBRDkARIsAH4W_j-0liYr5JHY6GcO_4tfhVD_tXbmQ4mPk75la70PUikShvJ-Sviu-gEaAmeFEALw_wcB

A little off-topic, but can those who’ve tried out lots of tubs share where they’ve been able to do that? Our local Ferguson’s has only a few now, mostly freestanding. I’d love to be able to refer people to a good place for the “test drive,” even if they have to travel. Thanks!

I’ve gone to many different showrooms to try tubs. Ferguson, FW Webb, Koehler. I’ve even taken a trip into NYC though I am only an hour away. Try as many as you can before you buy.

Suzanne with the Hydrosystems Breanne tub - it's been 3 years since your post, was wondering how you still like this tub, difficulty cleaning around it, etc? Looking at this exact same tub for a new build. Thanks for any update you can provide!

No issues with tub. Easy to clean. Grandkids love it.

Thought I’d follow up on our project now that it’s finished and we’re moved in.

We ended up using a Kohler Mariposa 72”x36” alcove tub with tile flange. This is a very comfortable tub, both when sitting up and when reclined. We were able to test drive it at Ferguson. We used maple around the tub and for the apron. The wood was milled from trees on site, dried, and finished with 6 coats of conversion varnish on all sides before being installed and siliconed to the window frames.

We revised the layout of the ensuite and made other changes, in-part based on some of the comments here. Although the Mariposa tub is acrylic, we used cast iron for the shower pan and for the bathtub in the shared bathroom. It seemed like a good idea to upgrade to cast iron and the hope is they will last as long or outlast the tile. We didn’t want to have to eventually tear out tile to replace a cracked acrylic tub or shower pan. We added grab bars in the shower as was suggested. We also included a handheld, which is very handy for cleaning the tub. We also put a handheld in the shower, expanding the functionality of using a bench seat in the shower. We used a single sink basin in a 48” vanity with no regrets.

We are really pleased with how it turned out and attribute much of the success of this owner-designed custom house to comments we got on this and other posts. Thanks Houzz!

Looks great! The view is wonderful and I love how you incorporated the wood into the space.

Enjoy!

Thanks for the updates. Love your bathroom and like how you changed the sink location and door entry. Beautiful view.